Chanterelle Mushrooms (Cantharellus cibarius)

Chanterelle mushrooms are a group of golden-colored, fleshy, funnel-shaped edible
fungi known for their excellent edible properties. They are very popular in Europe, North
America, Africa and Asia. They are found naturally occurring in moist, temperate coniferous
forests. Chanterelle mushrooms are normally consumed after cooking and they are suitable for
drying also. Dried chanterelle mushrooms are powdered and used for seasoning soups and
sauces. Nutritional value of 100 grams of raw Chanterelle mushrooms is given below:
Proximates
Water(g) 89.85
Energy(kcal) 38
Protein(g) 1.49
Total lipid (fat) (g) 0.53
Carbohydrate, by difference(g) 6.86
Fiber, total dietary(g) 3.8
Sugars, total(g) 1.16
Minerals
Calcium, Ca(mg) 15
Iron, Fe(mg) 3.47
Magnesium, Mg(mg) 13
Phosphorus, P(mg) 57
Potassium, K(mg) 506
Sodium, Na(mg) 9
Zinc, Zn(mg) 0.71
Vitamins
Thiamin(mg) 0.015
Riboflavin (mg) 0.215
Niacin(mg) 4.085 Vitamin B-6(mg) 0.044
Folate, DFE a(Mcg_DFE) 2
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) ยต g 5.3
Vitamin D IU 212
Ergosterol = 61 mg/100 g. Source: USDA Nutrient Database